Microsoft® Office 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3) for Multilingual User Interface Pack represents a major evolution in security for Microsoft Office 2003. It further hardens the Office suite against potential attacks and other security threats. This service pack also includes fixes that have been previously released as separate updates for Office 2003 Multilingual User Interface Pack.

You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article (923618): Description of Office 2003 Service Pack 3. Included in this Service Pack:

This service pack includes significant new security updates. This service pack also includes updates previously released for Office 2003 MultilingualUser Interface Pack:

Note: Administrators should refer to the Administrator resources section.

Installation instructions

To install this update, do one of the following:

* Use Microsoft Update (recommended). Microsoft Update consolidates updates provided by Windows Update and Office Update into one location and enables you to choose automatic delivery and installation of high-priority updates. * Use Office Update on the Office Online Web site. After running the automatic detection, Office Update prompts you to install updates and service packs that bring your Office products up to the best quality available. Office Update is not supported on Windows Vista. * Install only Microsoft Office 2003 SP3 for Multilingual User Interface Pack. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Download one of the .exe files by clicking the links at the bottom of this page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive. 2. It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running. 3. In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.